Sony HDPS-M1 Manual

© 2004 Sony Corporation
HDPS-M1
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HDD
Photo Storage
Read Me First
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Safety regulations
WARNING
Keep away from children. If swallowed, promptly see a doctor.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Disclaimer
Sony Corporation assumes no responsibility for the loss of information stored on the hard
disk of this unit, or information transferred to a “Memory Stick” and/or CompactFlash
card with your computer.
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-
800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

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Table of contents
Safety regulations .................................................................................................2
Introduction ..........................................................................................................4
Unpacking .............................................................................................................4
Preparing the HDD Photo Storage and computer .................................................5
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................7
Technical Support .................................................................................................7
• The following are trademarks of Sony Corporation:
“Memory Stick”, , “MagicGate Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick Duo”,
“ ”, “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo”, “Memory Stick PRO”,
“ ”, “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, “ ”, “MagicGate”, and
“”.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
• Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the U.S. and/or other
countries.
• Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies.
• Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective manufacturers, although the ™ and ® marks are not used in the text.
In this document, Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional and Microsoft®Windows®XP Home
Edition are referred to as Windows XP.
In this document, Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000.
In this document, Microsoft®Windows®Millennium Edition is referred to as Windows Me.

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the HDD Photo Storage HDPS-M1. This document
explains how to prepare your unit for use. For details about how to use the unit,
refer to the operating instructions in PDF format on the hard disk of the unit.
To locate the operating instructions, refer to “ReadMe.html” on the internal
hard disk of the unit.
Unpacking
When you unpack the unit, make sure that all the items listed below are
present. If anything is missing, contact your dealer or an authorized service
center in your area.
•HDD Photo Storage unit (1) •USB cable (1)
•AC power adapter (HDAC-M1) (1) •Power cord (1)
•Carrying case (1)
•Hand strap (1)
•Indicator label (1)
•Operating Instructions (on the hard disk)
•PhotoDiary software (on the hard disk)
•Read Me First (this document) (1)
•Warranty card (1)
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Preparing the HDD Photo Storage and
computer
This section describes how to connect the unit to a computer using the USB
cable.
Hint
When the unit is connected to a computer for the first time, the necessary programs are
installed automatically.
1Turn on the computer.
2Turn on the unit.
Push and slide the ?/1 (power) switch in the direction of the arrow. Hold
the ?/1 (power) switch until the 1 e(power) indicator lights.
3Open the port cover on the right side of the unit.
4Connect the AC power adapter.
Hold down and slide in the
direction of the arrow
HDD
HDD
HDD
OWER
To the AC outlet
To the !(DC in) connector

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5Connect the supplied USB cable to the (USB) port. Connect
the other end of the cable to the USB port of your computer.
Notes
• With Windows XP, when you connect the unit to your computer with the USB cable,
the AutoPlay dialog box open. Click “Cancel” to close it.
• Correct operation is not guaranteed when the unit is connected to a USB hub. Establish
a direct USB connection.
Hint
When you connect the unit to your computer, the internal battery automatically charges
whether the unit is on or off and the 1e(power) indicator flashes.
6Access the internal hard disk of the unit.
•With Windows 2000 or Windows Me
Double-click [My Computer] on your desktop, and then double click the
local disk that corresponds to the internal hard disk of the unit in the “My
Computer” window.
•With Windows XP
On the [Start] menu, click [My Computer], and then click the local disk
that corresponds to the internal hard disk of the unit in the “My
Computer” window.
•With a Macintosh computer
Double-click the icon of the internal hard disk on your desktop.
The “STORE.IPS”, and “HDPS” folders, and the “ReadMe.html” file
appear.
7Double-click the “ReadMe.html” file and follow the instructions
on the screen to proceed.
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To the (USB) port
To the USB port of your computer

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Troubleshooting
In addition to this section, refer to the operating instructions of the unit and the
documentation of your computer.
Technical Support
For customers in Canada (Sony of Canada Ltd.)
Service assistance and product information
Please call 1-877-899-6779
Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Symptom Cause/remedy
The unit does not start. cThe internal battery may be depleted. Connect
the AC power adapter and charge the battery.
The unit turns off unexpectedly. cWhen the unit is used stand-alone, it turns off
automatically after remaining idle for five
minutes, whether operating on internal power or
through the AC power adapter. Restart the unit.
With Windows 2000 or
Windows Me, the drive icon of
the unit does not appear in the
“My Documents” window.
cMake sure that the “USB Mass Storage Device”
is not displayed as a in the “Device
Manager”. If it is, delete it, disconnect the USB
cable from your computer, and then reconnect it.
The (hard disk) indicator is
lit green and the COPY button
is lit yellow or red.
cContact your dealer or an authorized service
center.

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